Operator in Training

Position Purpose: Under direct supervision, responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of water treatment.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Conducts routine testing of water as directed, records test results and maintains the plant logbook with accurate and timely entries of activities.Maintaining the facility treatment units to include settlementation basin, filters, sampling equipment, and pumps. Identify and report the need for repairs to water treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, blowers, and chemical feed equipment.Monitors all charts, gauges and other operating equipment and maintains calibration of plant Instrumentation and on-line analyzers according to the frequency specified by permitting agencies and/or the manufacturer.Calculates chemical feed rates, calibrates chemical equipment and adjusts chemical feed rates as Indicated by lab tests or by direction of Water Plant Manager to comply with water quality requirements as established for the plant. Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of plant processes as required.Responsible for housekeeping and grounds-upkeep to Include mopping, dusting, mowing and weed eating.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to a variety of outside weather conditions, including very hot temperatures.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.